JoJo “didn’t feel any shame” seeking help for clinical depression because there was a history of mental health issues in her family.
The 29-year-old star, who broke into the music industry at the age of 13 with her debut single Leave (Get Out), told People she was diagnosed with major depressive disorder 10 years ago and has been going to therapy and taking antidepressants since she was 18. “Because there is a history of mental health issues in my family, I didn’t feel any shame seeking help,” she told the publication. “Those of us who have a predisposition toward depression or a chemical imbalance – sometimes we just need a little help.” Despite “living my dream”, the star confessed she was “overwhelmed and found myself wanting to get out